Jan
23
2010
Can I Start Taking 5-htp If I Am Taking Probiotics (garden Of Life Primal Defense Ultra).?
Posted by: Alan in Probiotics, tags: 5htp, Defense, Garden, Life, Primal, Probiotics, Start, Taking, Ultra.
I’m currently taking the probiotics every day for digestive issues and I want to start taking the 5-HTP for anxiety problems. Would it be safe to take both of these on the same day on a daily basis??
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January 23rd, 2010 at 6:37 pm
Most likely won’t be a problem, but I’d take them at different times of the day, rather than together, since 5HTP is absorbed through the intestines.
5HTP is tryptophan (an animo acid) — you might want to eat more protein so your body can utilize it. And also, cut way down on sugar to help get it through your system.
January 23rd, 2010 at 7:28 pm
Yes, they are fine together. No contraindications.
January 23rd, 2010 at 10:55 pm
You probably could just give yourself a 4 to 5 hour gap between doses. You would not want the GOL to flush out the other meds.
January 24th, 2010 at 12:09 am
They have no interaction with eachother but if it makes you feel better take your Probiotics in the morning and the 5-Htp at night before bed.
January 24th, 2010 at 6:13 am
One has no impact on the other … however … the therapeutic effect of the 5-HTP is what you need to consider.
If you are using the 5-HTP to stabilize your mood throughout the day then it is best to take the 5-HTP in the mornings.
If you are using the 5-HTP to sleep better at night and release Serotonin then it is better to take the 5-HTP at night.